Find out how popular the last name Zuno is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Zuno.

Zuno, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Zuno surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Zuno in America

Zuno is the 23315th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Zuno surname appeared 1,092 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Zuno.

We can also compare 2010 data for Zuno to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Zuno

The surname Zuno traces its origins to Mexico, predominantly from the western regions such as Jalisco. The name is thought to have indigenous roots, possibly derived from local pre-Columbian languages, though concrete evidence linking it to a specific indigenous word is scarce. Similar spellings and variations of the surname have evolved over centuries, reflecting the influence of both indigenous and Spanish linguistic elements.

Zuno first appears in historical accounts during the late colonial period of Mexico. Records from the 18th century suggest the name was more common among communities in the Guadalajara area. Being relatively rare, it did not feature prominently in earlier Spanish colonial censuses but began to be recognized in local municipalities and church records.

One of the earliest notable individuals with the surname Zuno was Basilio Zuno, born in the early 19th century, who played a role in regional politics in Jalisco. His involvement in local governance is documented in municipal records from the 1830s. These documents mark some of the earliest formal instances of the surname appearing in public records.

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, José Guadalupe Zuno Hernández (1891-1980) emerged as a significant figure. Born in Guadalajara, he became a prominent Mexican politician and a Governor of Jalisco from 1923 to 1926. His contributions to the arts and education are well-noted, and his tenure is remembered for promoting cultural and infrastructural developments.

Another historically significant individual is Jesús Zuno, a distinguished academic and author born in the early 20th century. His works on Mexican history and culture have been influential in scholarly circles. His extensive research often highlighted the regional history of Jalisco and its indigenous roots.

Towards the mid-20th century, Raúl Zuno, who was active in the legal and political spheres, made notable contributions as well. His legislative work in the Mexican congress during the 1950s and 1960s focused on reforms in civil rights and education, reflecting the evolving dynamics of Mexican society during that era.

In the arts, Francisco Zuno, an accomplished painter from the mid-20th century, gained recognition for his depictions of Mexican landscapes and cultural scenes. His work has been exhibited in several prominent galleries, contributing to the cultural tapestry of Mexico and preserving visual narratives of its heritage.

Through these individuals and their contributions, the surname Zuno has been indelibly linked to the cultural and political fabric of Jalisco and Mexico. The rare but impactful occurrences of this surname in historical records have painted a picture of a lineage entwined with significant socio-political and cultural developments in Mexican history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Zuno

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Zuno.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Zuno was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Zuno has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Zuno was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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